In the early 1900's, trolley cars ran their routes in Fort Collins, Colorado, every twenty minutes. Today only one car carries passengers from late spring until early fall. It runs just one route, from City Park to Old Town, passing a number of restored homes that date back to the 1870's.

Car Number 21 was restored by the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society in 1984. Ten years later in September the 100,000th passenger boarded the 79 year-old trolley for a ride down Mountain Avenue.

One of the fully-restored homes that the trolley passes on its way to Old Town is the Avery House. Built as a residence in 1879, it is now owned by the City of Fort Collins and serves as a House Museum. It is open for tours throughout the year. Many more historic homes are located on the tree-lined boulevard and are maintained as private residences.

The Old Town area is the former downtown of Fort Collins before malls and strip centers moved much of the population south. The area continues to be a vibrant area of commerce though, with numerous shops, pubs, and restaurants serving visitors to the area.

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